If you want to solve a problem, you must spend 80% of your energy dissecting and identifying the problem, and the remaining 20% to find solutions, which is actually sufficient.

Ray Dalio mentioned in "Principles" how to enter a positive feedback loop; the method of solving problems and making progress must be a spiral upward, rather than a straight line upward——

The spiral involves five steps:

1) First ask the purpose, set goals: Requires deep thinking, integration, observation, and optimization skills;

2) Identify the problem and have zero tolerance:

Requires insight, zero tolerance for adverse situations, and comprehensive ability;

3) Diagnose the problem, locate the issue, identify the root cause:

Requires high logic, willingness to "touch the nerve," and discovering multiple possibilities;

4) Design a plan, eliminate the problem:

Requires insight, practicality, and creativity;

5) Execute the plan: Requires self-discipline, good work habits, results-oriented, and foresight.

This process requires us to view the problem itself or our own situation as a series of results produced by a machine.

Engage in higher-level thinking by overseeing your machine and contemplating how to change it to create better outcomes.